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FL17

Ruckel Airport

Niceville, FloridaElevation 67 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,300 ft

18/36
Dimensions
3,300 x 75 ft
Surface
Turf
Edge lights
LOW
RWY 18
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 36
Traffic patternRight

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Ruckel Airport is in Niceville, Florida. Field elevation 67 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerRUCKEL PROPERTIES, INC.
Manager phone850-678-2223
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAFL17
SectionalNEW ORLEANS
Center (ARTCC)JACKSONVILLE
Flight service (AFSS)GAINESVILLE
RegionFlorida
CountryUnited States
Coordinates30.5196, -86.4383
Distance from city3 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC EGLIN APCH 850-882-9152 OR 850-882-9151.
›VFR ONLY; PVT USE.
›EMAIL: BUSINESSOFFICE@RUCKELPROPERTIES.COM
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗FL17 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does FL17 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for FL17. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does FL17 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for FL17. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at FL17?
FL17 sits at 67 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for FL17?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.